complaint
com·plaint
noun \kəm-ˈplānt\Definition of COMPLAINT
1
: expression of grief, pain, or dissatisfaction
2
a : something that is the cause or subject of protest or outcry b : a bodily ailment or disease
3
: a formal allegation against a party
See Examples of COMPLAINT
- The board has received a number of complaints about the new policy.
- The company has a system to handle customer complaints.
- The lack of parking spaces is a common complaint among the city's residents.
- The lack of financial support is our biggest complaint.
- He is being treated for a stomach complaint.
- Shortness of breath was a common complaint among the patients.
Origin of COMPLAINT
Middle English compleynte, from Anglo-French compleint, from compleindre
First Known Use: 14th century
Related to COMPLAINT
Related Words: challenge, demur, expostulation, kick, niggle [chiefly British], objection, protest, quibble, remonstrance, stink
Near Antonyms: commendation, compliment, plaudit; acclaim, applause, praise; approval, endorsement (also indorsement), sanction
Rhymes with COMPLAINT
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